Monthly Archives: February 2020

When people think about going solar, they often think of it for residential homes and not commercial businesses. Like homeowners, solar energy can also help commercial building owners reduce their carbon footprint and save money on electricity every month, which can have huge benefits for your business. The good news is that going solar isn’t as hard (or as expensive) as you may think. Get a Return on Your Investment It does cost money to install a solar power system on your business, and because your energy consumption is likely higher than the average home, you will need a larger system than most residential installations. But over time the amount of money you save in operating costs by not paying...

If you are like many consumers today, you are trying to be conscious about how much energy you and your family consume. Whether you’re motivated to lower your total energy costs or reduce your carbon footprint (or both), here are some steps to get started. Step 1: Know Your Numbers You can figure out how much energy you consume monthly by manually calculating it—there are calculators online to help you get an estimate—but for most consumers the easiest way is to consult your monthly energy bill. Not only do power companies put that information on your bill, some also have “comparison charts” to show you how much you use relative to your neighbors. Step 2: Make Energy-Efficient Improvements Some energy-efficient...

 If you have a solar system or are planning to install one, you’ll need to decide whether you want a backup solar battery, and if yes, which one to buy. For many solar homes today, the clear choice is the Tesla Powerwall. Here are just a few of the reasons it tops the list of great solar energy battery backups. More Usable Energy The Tesla Powerwall offers users an industry-leading 13.5 kWh (kilowatt-hours) of usable energy, with a total 14 kWh storage capacity. An average home in the U.S. uses about 28 kWh in a given day, which means a Powerwall can likely handle all your electricity needs during hours when the system is not generating energy from sunlight...